Sailing Trips to St. Vincent & The Grenadines
Carribean Sailing Trips Featuring St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Nestled between the islands of Saint Lucia, Barbados, and Grenada in the Southern Caribbean, you’ll find a tropical paradise comprised of a the main island of St. Vincent, and a chain of smaller islands known as The Grenadines. Long coveted as a charter destination, sailing trips to St. Vincent and The Grenadines feature beautiful, sailing yacht-filled harbors, private islands, and volcanic features that give rise to white sand beaches and beautiful coral reefs, yet it is one of the least “touristy” destinations in the Caribbean. That is why it’s one of Island Hoppers Sailing Vacations absolute favorite trips in our portfolio. If you are looking for a tropical paradise off the beaten bath, you should join us on one of our sailing trips to St. Vincent and The Grenadines.
“I have absolutely no desire to fit in…but I have a Desire to be in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.”
What to Know about Sailing to St. Vincent & the Grenadines
Encompassing thirty-two different islands and cays, St. Vincent and the chain of the Grenadines spread across just thirty-three square miles. However, only nine of these islands are inhabited and open to the public. The islands achieved full independence on October 27, 1979. The largest island, St. Vincent is home to the nations capital, Kingstown. Sailing trips to St. Vincent and The Grenadines often take you from the “big island” across to Bequila, which is the largest island in the Grenadine chain. Some other interested facts about the island nation include:
- Kingstown is also known as “The City of Arches” due to around 400 stone architectural arches dotted around the capital.
- Originally named Youloumainby in honor of the “spirit of rainbows” by the native Caribs, it was later renamed St. Vincent by Christopher Columbus in honor of St. Vincent of Saragossa, whose feast day coincided with his landing.
- Home of an active Volcano, La Soufriere, on the main island that has reupted five times since the 18th Century, most recently being April of 2021.
- Mustique Island is a favorite destination of the rich and famous, with Mick Jagger, Bryan Adams, and Tommy Hilfiger all having residences there.
- Home to the oldest Botanical Gardens in the Western Hemisphere, which was commissioned in 1765. Started by Scottish soldier and botanist Robert Melvill established it with his own funding on just six acres of land.
One of the Best Sailing Spots in the Carribean
There are man reasons that Island Coppers Sailing Vacations chooses to include St. Vincent and The Grenadines in our favorite lists of Caribbean sailing vacations, but one of the biggest is that it is one of the best kept secrets across the entire region. While it features gorgeous white and black sand beaches, crystal blue waters with abundant marine life and stunning diving opportunities, and chic private islands with resorts, its relatively hard to around without the help of a good ship and crew who knows the best places to go. Many of our repeat sailors have taken this trip in addition to the other Caribbean sailing destinations we visit, becoming experts in their own rights.
